By Noah Ocheni, Lokoja
Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has congratulated Muslims in the state and across Nigeria on the occasion of this year’s Eid-el-Maulud, urging prayers and actions that promote peace, unity, and prosperity in the country.
In his goodwill message, Governor Ododo said the birth of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) reminds humanity of timeless virtues such as humility, patience, and compassion, which form the foundation of a just and peaceful society.
“Eid-el-Maulud is not just a celebration of the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH); it is a call to live by the values that bind us as one people. If we embrace the Prophet’s teachings of kindness, fairness, and justice, we can overcome divisions and build a society rooted in peace and progress,” he said.
The governor urged Muslims to extend acts of love, kindness, and generosity to their neighbours, especially the less privileged, noting that such gestures strengthen community bonds and foster unity.
He reaffirmed the commitment of his administration to building a safer, more inclusive, and economically vibrant Kogi State through policies that place the welfare of the people at the centre of governance.
